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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 184.02 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 184.02 and 61.84 is: 92.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 184.02 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/184.02 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 184.02 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 11,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,379.80/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.71

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